England and Croatia meet again in what promises to be a Group L thriller — watch the England vs Croatia Live clash on June 17 to find kick-off time, streaming options, squads, and a full match preview right here.
Match Snapshot
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | England vs Croatia |
| Date | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 |
| Kick-off (ET) | 4:00 PM ET |
| Kick-off (GMT) | 9:00 PM GMT |
| Kick-off (BST) | 9:00 PM BST |
| Kick-off (England Local) | 9:00 PM BST |
| Kick-off (Croatia Local) | 10:00 PM CEST |
| Venue | AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, USA |
| Stage | Group L — Group Stage |
How to Watch England vs Croatia Live Stream Online
USA — FOX / FOX One
- Visit fox.com or download the FOX Sports app on your device.
- Sign in with your cable/satellite TV provider login, or subscribe to a streaming service like YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, or Fubo that carries FOX.
- Navigate to the live match at 4:00 PM ET on June 17.
- Cord-cutters can use the Fubo free trial (5 days) to catch England vs Croatia at no cost.
Canada — TSN / CTV
- Visit TSN.ca or download the TSN app on your smartphone, tablet, or smart TV.
- Sign in with your TV provider login or subscribe directly to TSN+ (CA$29.99/month) if you don’t have cable.
- CTV may carry the match free-to-air — check ctv.ca and the CTV app for final listings.
- You can also access TSN through Amazon Prime Video as an add-on channel in Canada.
UK — ITV / ITVX
- Tune to ITV1 on your TV at 9:00 PM BST — no subscription required.
- For streaming, visit ITVX.com or download the ITVX app on your device.
- Create a free ITVX account if you don’t already have one (you’ll need a valid UK TV licence).
- England’s opener against Croatia is confirmed as an ITV broadcast, with free-to-air coverage for all UK viewers.
Australia — SBS / SBS On Demand
- Tune to SBS on free-to-air TV at 7:00 AM AEST on June 18 (overnight broadcast).
- Visit sbs.com.au/ondemand or download the SBS On Demand app.
- Create a free SBS account — no subscription or payment is required.
- The match is also available as a full replay on SBS On Demand if you miss the live broadcast.
England — ITV / ITVX
- Watch live on ITV1 at 9:00 PM BST — free with a TV licence.
- Stream via ITVX.com or the ITVX app — sign up for a free account to access the live match.
- ITVX is compatible with smart TVs, Amazon Fire Stick, Apple TV, Android, and iOS devices.
- ITV’s coverage will include pre-match build-up, expert analysis, and post-match reaction.
Croatia — HTV / Arena Sport
- Tune to HTV (Croatian Radiotelevision) for free-to-air coverage of the match.
- Arena Sport holds rights to selected World Cup matches in Croatia — check their schedule for this game.
- Stream via the Arena Sport app or website with an active subscription.
- Confirm final broadcast listings at hrt.hr or the Arena Sport website closer to kick-off.
Which TV Channels Will Broadcast England vs Croatia?
| Region | TV Channel(s) | Kick-off Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|
| USA | FOX | 4:00 PM ET |
| Canada | TSN, CTV | 4:00 PM ET |
| UK | ITV1 | 9:00 PM BST |
| Australia | SBS, SBS VICELAND | 7:00 AM AEST (June 18) |
| England | ITV1 / ITVX | 9:00 PM BST |
| Croatia | HTV / Arena Sport | 10:00 PM CEST |
In the UK, ITV1 delivers free-to-air coverage, meaning any viewer with a valid TV licence can watch without a subscription.
In the USA, FOX is a free-to-air channel available via antenna, and also included in most cable, satellite, and live-TV streaming packages.
Match Preview
England enter this tournament opener in strong form, having qualified with a perfect record under Thomas Tuchel, and they carry genuine expectations of going deep into the knockout rounds.
Croatia, meanwhile, remain serial overachievers — finalists in 2018, third-placed in 2022 — and will not be anyone’s easy opening-game fixture.
Tuchel is expected to deploy a high-pressing 4-2-3-1 with Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson anchoring the midfield behind Jude Bellingham.
Croatia’s Luka Modrić, even at 40, will probe for space in the pockets between England’s lines and attempt to dictate tempo as only he can.
Both Joško Gvardiol (fractured shin) and Luka Modrić (fractured cheekbone in April) have been passed fit but are subject to fitness tests ahead of kick-off.
The AT&T Stadium in Arlington will draw a large England following, adding a ferocious atmosphere to what is already a heavyweight clash.
England Squad for FIFA World Cup 2026
| # | Position | Player Name | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Jordan Pickford | Everton |
| 13 | GK | Dean Henderson | Crystal Palace |
| 23 | GK | James Trafford | Manchester City |
| 2 | DEF | Ezri Konsa | Aston Villa |
| 5 | DEF | John Stones | Manchester City |
| 6 | DEF | Marc Guéhi | Manchester City |
| 12 | DEF | Tino Livramento | Newcastle United |
| 15 | DEF | Dan Burn | Newcastle United |
| 24 | DEF | Reece James | Chelsea |
| 25 | DEF | Djed Spence | Tottenham Hotspur |
| 26 | DEF | Jarell Quansah | Bayer Leverkusen |
| 3 | DEF | Nico O’Reilly | Manchester City |
| 4 | MID | Declan Rice | Arsenal |
| 8 | MID | Elliot Anderson | Nottingham Forest |
| 10 | MID | Jude Bellingham | Real Madrid |
| 14 | MID | Jordan Henderson | Brentford |
| 16 | MID | Kobbie Mainoo | Manchester United |
| 17 | MID | Morgan Rogers | Aston Villa |
| 21 | MID | Eberechi Eze | Arsenal |
| 9 | FWD | Harry Kane | Bayern Munich |
| 7 | FWD | Bukayo Saka | Arsenal |
| 11 | FWD | Marcus Rashford | Barcelona (loan) |
| 18 | FWD | Anthony Gordon | Barcelona |
| 19 | FWD | Ollie Watkins | Aston Villa |
| 20 | FWD | Noni Madueke | Arsenal |
| 22 | FWD | Ivan Toney | Al-Ahli |
Key Players to Watch
- Harry Kane: England’s captain is at his third World Cup and remains the focal point of attack — his movement and finishing inside the box will test any defence.
- Jude Bellingham: The Real Madrid star brings creativity and goals from midfield; his head-to-head with Modrić could define the match’s rhythm.
- Bukayo Saka: Tireless, direct, and a constant threat — Saka’s ability to cut inside and drive at defenders makes him England’s most dangerous wide outlet.
Croatia Squad for FIFA World Cup 2026
| # | Position | Player Name | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Dominik Livaković | Dinamo Zagreb |
| 12 | GK | Dominik Kotarski | FC Copenhagen |
| 23 | GK | Ivor Pandur | Hull City |
| 4 | DEF | Joško Gvardiol | Manchester City |
| 5 | DEF | Duje Ćaleta-Car | Real Sociedad |
| 6 | DEF | Josip Šutalo | Ajax |
| 2 | DEF | Josip Stanišić | Bayern Munich |
| 3 | DEF | Marin Pongračić | Fiorentina |
| 13 | DEF | Martin Erlić | Midtjylland |
| 24 | DEF | Luka Vušković | Hamburger SV |
| 10 | MID | Luka Modrić | AC Milan |
| 8 | MID | Mateo Kovačić | Manchester City |
| 14 | MID | Mario Pašalić | Atalanta |
| 15 | MID | Nikola Vlašić | Torino |
| 17 | MID | Luka Sučić | Real Sociedad |
| 18 | MID | Martin Baturina | Como |
| 19 | MID | Kristijan Jakić | Augsburg |
| 20 | MID | Petar Sučić | Inter Milan |
| 21 | MID | Nikola Moro | Bologna |
| 22 | MID | Toni Fruk | Rijeka |
| 11 | FWD | Ivan Perišić | PSV Eindhoven |
| 9 | FWD | Andrej Kramarić | Hoffenheim |
| 7 | FWD | Ante Budimir | Osasuna |
| 16 | FWD | Marco Pašalić | Orlando City |
| 25 | FWD | Petar Musa | FC Dallas |
| 26 | FWD | Igor Matanović | SC Freiburg |
Key Players to Watch
- Luka Modrić: Making history as one of the first men to appear at six World Cups, the AC Milan midfielder remains Croatia’s brain and heartbeat — never write him off.
- Joško Gvardiol: The Manchester City defender is one of Europe’s finest and will be tested at both ends; his aerial dominance and carrying ability make him a dual threat.
- Andrej Kramarić: Croatia’s most prolific scorer in qualifying with six goals — his clever movement and clinical finishing make him the man most likely to punish any defensive lapse from England.
Upcoming Match Schedule
England — Next Fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Stage | Venue | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2026 | Croatia | Group L | AT&T Stadium | 4:00 PM |
| June 23, 2026 | Ghana | Group L | Gillette Stadium | 4:00 PM |
| June 27, 2026 | Panama | Group L | MetLife Stadium | 5:00 PM |
Croatia — Next Fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Stage | Venue | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2026 | England | Group L | AT&T Stadium | 4:00 PM |
| June 23, 2026 | Panama | Group L | BMO Field | 7:00 PM |
| June 27, 2026 | Ghana | Group L | Lincoln Financial Field | 5:00 PM |
England vs Croatia Prediction
England hold the edge on paper — a deeper squad, a more cohesive pressing system under Tuchel, and the weight of a nation desperate to end 60 years of hurt.
Croatia, however, have made a career out of defying expectations at World Cups, and a fit Modrić leading a settled, experienced side cannot be underestimated in a tournament opener.
Expect England to shade it in a tense, competitive fixture built on tactical caution — a 2–1 scoreline for the Three Lions feels right, with Kane inevitable on the scoresheet.
Football, of course, has other ideas sometimes, and Croatia’s big-game pedigree means this is far from guaranteed.
FAQs
What time does England vs Croatia kick off?
England vs Croatia kicks off at 4:00 PM ET / 9:00 PM BST on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. In Australia, that translates to 7:00 AM AEST on June 18.
Where can I watch England vs Croatia in the UK?
The match is on ITV1 free-to-air in the UK, and can also be streamed for free on ITVX. All you need is a valid UK TV licence and a free ITVX account.
What is the head-to-head record between England and Croatia?
The fixture has produced some memorable moments: Croatia knocked England out of the 2018 World Cup semi-finals 2–1, while England responded with a 1–0 win over Croatia in the Euro 2020 group stage at Wembley.
Who is the key player to watch in England vs Croatia?
Jude Bellingham is the most dangerous weapon England possess — his ability to arrive late into the box and create from deep midfield could unlock even Croatia’s well-organised defensive shape.
Who will win England vs Croatia?
England enter as clear favourites given their superior squad depth and strong qualifying form, and most analysts tip a narrow England win. However, Croatia’s tournament experience means an upset is always possible — this is the World Cup, after all.
